Should the Lakers draft Lonzo Ball? A difficult decision for the Lakers with the 2nd pick

Former UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball may speak to other teams in the lottery after he finishes his second meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers, reports ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne.

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With the 2017 NBA Draft quickly approaching (June 22), the high-profile Los Angeles Lakers have a major decision on their hands: Do you draft UCLA star Lonzo Ball with the number 2 pick or move on with a less high-profile player without the additional baggage?

The decision won't be easy for the team and new the president of basketball operations Magic Johnson, who is hoping to take his team back to their days of reign.

Lonzo Ball moves the ball upcourt during the second half of the college basketball game against the ...more

Lonzo Ball moves the ball upcourt during the second half of the college basketball game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center on February 25, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. The Bruins defeated the Wildcats 77-72.

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Sports reporter Andrew John and columnist Shad Powers each have their own opinions on the matter. John believes the Lakers should move on while Powers thinks Ball is exactly what the Lakers need.